Edinburgh Fringe recommendations - 2024

Edinburgh Fringe is upon us. It's that time of year when what feels like the entire comedy community head north and everyone's Instagrams are full of show promo and a underlying sense of fomo. Well whether you're actually at Fringe this year or not, there's something to say for checking out the recommendations. Even if you don't catch them in person, you'll likely be able to see their shows when they come to a theatre nearer you or have a spot at a variety night. I always find recommendations lists great for picking up on new names of people too - even if it does mean I'm constantly wondering where I recognise someone's name from.

So here you go, in no particular order, here's my recommendations for comedy / clown / improv/ alternative comedy / all round fun shows to see (or watch out for) at this year's Fringe...

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins: Aug 8-13, 15-20, 22-26 at 20:30

Troll: Aug 7-11 at 17:50

Elf Lyons: Horses Aug 7-12, 14-26 at 21:20

Shoot From the Hip: Aug 7-11 at 14:55

Stamptown: Aug 15-17, 22-24 at 23:30

Lil Wenker: BANGTAIL: Aug 7-11, 13-25 at 16:15

Dan Wye Am I Sam Smith? Aug 7-10, 12-17, 19-25 at 21:55

Paulina Lenoir: Puella Eterna: Aug 7-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 22:00

Luke Rollason, Luke Rollason, Let Down Your Hair: Aug 7-12, 14-25 at 19:10

Knight, Knight Aug 7-11, 13-18, 20-26 at 20:50

David Hoskin: A HAUNTED HOUSE (WIP): Aug 14-25 at 4:15

Reuben Kaye: Live and Intimidating Aug 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 at 20:05

Lorna Rose Treen: Work in Progress Aug 15-22 at 21:45

Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: LIVE!!! Aug 7-13, 15-25 at 23:25

Natalie Palamides: WEER Aug 7-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 21:30

Michael Kunze: Infinity Mirror: Aug 7-11, 13-25 at 12:55

Furiozo: Man Looking for Trouble: Aug 8-11, 13-18, 20-25 at 21:40

Mandeep Singh Presents Singh'ing in the Rain: Aug 8-25 at 12:00

Gerry Carroll: Light: Aug 8-10, 12-17, 19-24 at 11:00

Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour: Aug 21 at 23:00

Steffen Haanes: The Master: Aug 13-18, 20-25 at 20:35

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation: Aug 7-25 at 15:10

Anna Soden: It Comes Out Your Bum (WIP): Aug 12-14 at 18:25

Dru Cripps: Druniversal Credit: Aug 7-12 at 19:55

Fellanies: Say Ur Prayers (a bit): Aug 12-14 at 19:30

Giant Steps: Aug 7-11 at 17:00

There's so many amazing shows on this Fringe. Let us know in the comments below any we're missing out on!